Journeys: Discover Sri Lanka

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12 days

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An excellent entree to Sri Lanka with the perfect mix of geography, flora, fauna and culture. This was a most enjoyable trip and highly recommended.

Christopher L | Traveled in January

5 - Excellent

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12 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

15 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Ends

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Negombo, Sri Lanka

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Highlights

Explore ruins and archaeological sites with local experts.

Take in a lecture on elephant conservation.

Search out leopards at Wilpattu National Park.

Enjoy a taste of tea at its source.

Learn about local ingredients and flavours during a cooking demonstration

Itinerary

Colombo’s bustling streets set the stage for "Journeys: Discover Sri Lanka," a 12-day small group tour that unravels the island’s serendipitous charm. Travel from the bustling city to Negombo, Kandy, and beyond, exploring ancient cities, ornate Buddhist temples, and lush tea plantations.

This tour is for those who revel in both history and nature—taste world-renowned Ceylon tea at its source and track elephants and leopards on safari in two of Sri Lanka’s celebrated national parks. Comfortable accommodations, transport, and meals are all seamlessly arranged for a stress-free getaway.

The USP? An expertly balanced blend of culture, wildlife, and local flavors, making this tour a comprehensive introduction to Sri Lanka’s many wonders.

day 1Colombo

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

Accomodation

Sofia Colombo City Hotel (or similar)

Transport

Arrival Transfer

Included Activity

Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2Colombo/Anuradhapura

day 3Anuradhapura

day 4ANURADHAPURA/HABARANA/DAMBULLA

day 5Dambulla

day 6Dambulla/Kandy

day 7Kandy

day 8Kandy/Nuwara Eliya

day 9NUWARA ELIYA/HORTON PLAINS NATIONAL PARK/UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK

day 10UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK

day 11Udawalawe/Negombo

day 12Negombo

What's Included

Accommodation

Hotel/lodges – 8 nts, tented camp – 3 nts.

Meals

11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Note: Allow USD275-360 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, boat, 4x4, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

National Geographic Expedition Leader

Included activities

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Wilpattu Safari and Conservation Talk, Wilpattu National ParkYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Agricultural Village Experience, HabaranaYour Journeys Highlight Moment: High Tea and Handicrafts, KandyYour G for Good Moment: Sthree Craft Shop and Café, KandyYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and GroupYour Hands-On Moment: Visit a Coconut Plantation, ColomboYour Foodie Moment: Sri Lankan Cooking Demonstration, UdawalaweArrival transferTour of Anuradhapura ruinsTour the Sigiriya rock fortressDambulla cave temple visitVisit a Matale spice gardenTour the Temple of the ToothCultural showVisit the Royal Botanical GardensTour Nuwara Eliya area and a Ceylon tea plantationHike in Horton Plains National ParkSafari drive in Udawalawe National Park

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